The learning curve of laparoscopic holecystectomy in general surgery resident training: old age of the patient may be a risk factor?

The concept of the learning curve in general surgery is disputed. The use of learning steps may enable the resident surgical trainee to acquire video laparoscopic cholecystectomy skills proportional to the instructor's ability, the trainee's own skills, and the safety of the surgical environment. There were no patient characteristics that...More